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C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

Niederlage
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
Die Armee besiegte die feindlichen Truppen vollständig in der Schlacht.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

akademisch
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Sie hat einen herausragenden akademischen Rekord.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

benachbart
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Sie besuchten ein benachbartes Dorf für das Festival.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

tiefe Farbe
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
Der Künstler benutzte tiefe Farben, um einen dramatischen Effekt zu erzeugen.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

Endstation
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Der Zug kam nach einer langen Reise schließlich am Terminus an.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

Knochenmark
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
Das Knochenmark produziert Blutzellen im menschlichen Körper.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

erschöpfen
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
Der lange Krieg hat die Ressourcen des Landes erschöpft.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

Urteil
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
Das Urteil des Gerichts begünstigte den Angeklagten.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Er hielt eine Lobrede für seinen scheidenden Lehrer.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

Seltenheit
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Seine Gewohnheit, im Stehen zu schlafen, wurde als eine Seltenheit betrachtet.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

Optometrie
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
Sie studierte Optometrie an der Universität, um Augenärztin zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

dunkelhäutig
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Der Matrose hatte ein dunkelhäutiges Gesicht nach Jahren unter der Sonne.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

geräumig
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Sie mieteten eine geräumige Wohnung in der Stadt.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

viele
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Viele Studenten nahmen an der Vorlesung teil.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

schmelzen
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Das Eis schmolz in der Sonne.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

fein hacken
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

verlängern
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Die Verhandlungen wurden über mehrere Monate hinweg verlängert.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

Zerbration
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
Der Vortrag löste intensives Zerbration unter den Studierenden aus.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

abheben; entfernen
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
Das Flugzeug wird in zehn Minuten abheben.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruistisch
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ihre altruistische Natur führte sie dazu, für wohltätige Zwecke ehrenamtlich zu arbeiten.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

zu Glas werden
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Sand kann bei intensiver Hitze zu Glas werden.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

Agentur; Büro eines Agenten
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
Sie arbeitet in einer Reiseagentur in der Innenstadt.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

blockieren
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
Der gefallene Baum blockierte die Straße mehrere Stunden lang.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

des Nordens
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
Der nördliche Teil des Landes ist für sein kaltes Klima bekannt.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

etwas spät
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Wir kamen etwas spät zur Party, aber haben trotzdem den meisten Spaß gehabt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

beerdigen
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
Sie beschlossen, den Soldaten mit allen Ehren zu beerdigen.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

verbessern
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Die neuen Politiken zielen darauf ab, die Lebensbedingungen der Armen zu verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

Probleme
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Gesundheitsprobleme durch Umweltverschmutzung nehmen zu.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

stoppen
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Er stoppte das Rennen mit einer Stoppuhr.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

Ablution
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Er führte seine morgendliche Ablution vor dem Gebet durch.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Seine scharfsinnigen Kommentare enthüllten die Kernprobleme.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

notwendigerweise; zwangsläufig;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Reiche Leute sind nicht notwendigerweise glücklich.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

Säule mit einer weiblichen Figur
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
Der antike Tempel hatte eine Karyatide, die das Dach stützte.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

erweitert
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
Sie machten diesen Sommer einen erweiterten Urlaub in Europa.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

Gleichung
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Er löste die Gleichung, um den Wert von x zu finden.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

Akzeptanz
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
Ihre Akzeptanz des Preises wurde mit Applaus begrüßt.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

Tal
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Das Dorf lag verborgen in einem ruhigen grünen Tal.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

Gewohnheitsbildung
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
Die Gewohnheitsbildung erfordert Beständigkeit und Disziplin.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

erfrischend
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Die Wanderer genossen die erfrischende Bergluft.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

zweifellos
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Er ist zweifellos der beste Spieler im Team.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

unverändert
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Die Daten wurden in unveränderter Form verwendet.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

Gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Er öffnete die Tür für sie wie ein wahrer Gentleman.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

gegeben
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine gegebene Tatsache, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

Leichtgläubigkeit
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Der Betrug war erfolgreich aufgrund der Leichtgläubigkeit des Opfers.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

trockenes Gebäck; Zwieback
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
Das Baby genoss es, den weichen Rusk mit Milch zu essen.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

aussprechen
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
Sie kann französische Wörter perfekt aussprechen.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

mutig; furchtlos
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Sie trat mutig vor, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Er fing an, nervös zu zittern, bevor er seine Rede hielt.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

effektivität
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
Die Wirksamkeit des Impfstoffs wurde in Studien nachgewiesen.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registrator
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
Der Registrar überwacht alle administrativen Aufgaben.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epikureisch
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Der Koch bereitete ein epikureisches Festmahl für die Gäste vor.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

verheerende Konsequenzen
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
Luftverschmutzung hat verheerende Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiär
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
Er absolviert sein tertiäres Studium an der Universität.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

milch
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Kinder müssen Milch trinken, um starke Knochen zu haben.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

Untertitel
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Verwenden Sie Untertitel für ein besseres Verständnis.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

unverschämt
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
Es war unverschämt von ihm, die Entscheidung des Managers zu hinterfragen.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

Unternehmen
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Ein neues Unternehmen zu gründen ist ein schwieriges Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jury
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Das Jury hat ihn des Verbrechens für schuldig befunden.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

Mauersegler
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

Sauerstoffversorgung oder -behandlung
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Tiefenatmungsübungen verbessern die Sauerstoffversorgung des Körpers.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

Gemüse
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Wir sollten mehr Gemüse essen, um eine gesunde Ernährung aufrechtzuerhalten.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

Vertrauen
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Vertrauen aufzubauen ist entscheidend für langfristige Beziehungen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Das Paar trennte sich aufgrund unversöhnlicher Differenzen.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

überlisten
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Der Fuchs konnte die Jäger überlisten.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

Haken
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
Ich habe bei allen abgeschlossenen Aufgaben ein Häkchen gemacht.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Brosche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Sie trug eine schöne silberne Brosche an ihrer Jacke.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Gesang
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Die Göttliche Komödie ist in mehrere Gesänge unterteilt.
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

trinken
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
Ich trinke jeden Morgen Wasser.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

Ergänzung zum Testament
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Er fügte seinem Testament einen Codicil hinzu, um seine Enkelin einzubeziehen.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

schlecht gemacht
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Der Auftragnehmer hat bei den Reparaturen einen schlechten Job gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

Hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Wir haben in einem Hotel in der Nähe des Strandes übernachtet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

bewusstlos
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Er war gegen die Kälte insensibel, als er im Schnee lag.